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THE RAMRODS
NEWS
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS!
Some former member are playing a show in Detroit August 28 using the Ramrods name illegally. Do as you like, but know what you are getting: a band called The 27 who are trying to cash in on the Ramrods name and songs instead of playing their own songs under their own name. You may be unpleasantly surprised at the show if you shell out the $10 to see it. Wait for the real show later this year!
Some former member are playing a show in Detroit August 28 using the Ramrods name illegally. Do as you like, but know what you are getting: a band called The 27 who are trying to cash in on the Ramrods name and songs instead of playing their own songs under their own name. You may be unpleasantly surprised at the show if you shell out the $10 to see it. Wait for the real show later this year!
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THE REAL DEAL
Former members of the Ramrods (who quit decades ago) are putting out a record using stolen demo tapes. Nobody got permission from Ramrods founder/songwriter Pete James, who had already performed most of those songs in New York with Jimmy & Mike, later of The Romantics. A real Ramrods record will be coming out later this year. Don't buy stolen goods; it ain't cool.
Former members of the Ramrods (who quit decades ago) are putting out a record using stolen demo tapes. Nobody got permission from Ramrods founder/songwriter Pete James, who had already performed most of those songs in New York with Jimmy & Mike, later of The Romantics. A real Ramrods record will be coming out later this year. Don't buy stolen goods; it ain't cool.
Why this name?
Pete named it after "The Rockin' Ramrods" from the 60's after using "The Prime Movers" for a few gigs with Artie Wolf on bass. "Ramrods" was also the name Brian Jones wanted to use instead of calling his band "The Rolling Stones".
Do you play live?
The band hasn't played together since January 1978 at The Red Carpet in Detroit, but Pete will be doing an all-star reunion late this year. A fake Ramrods is doing a bar gig in late August, but it's misrepresented as a reunion.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
The Ramrods narrowly lost a deal with Sire Records in 1977 due to the backhanded dealings of a fired former member. A new deal is in the works.
Band History:
Pete James started The Ramrods in 1977. They played their first show August 16, the night Elvis died. The Ramrods lasted until January 1978. Pete and Bob Mulrooney then started Nikki Corvette with Pete's friend Nikki on vocals. Bob left, joined The Sillies, and eventually formed Bootsey X & The Lovemasters. Pete and Nikki did an album for Bomp Records and toured North America. Nikki recently toured the U.S. and Japan with Pete playing some of the gigs.
Equipment used:
The original recordings were done with a Teisco electric guitar. The equipment these days is mostly Epiphone and vintage Vox.